Viatron KNX IR Linker User Manual

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Manual

KNX IR Linker

Manual

KNX IR Linker

Table of Contents

Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................................................................... 2

1 General Description ................................................................................................................................................... 5

2 Block diagram .............................................................................................................................................................. 6

2.1 Schema KNX IR Linker ................................................................................................................................. 6

3 Connections on the unit (rear panel) ................................................................................................................. 7

3.1 KNX Port ........................................................................................................................................................... 7

4 Display of the front panel ....................................................................................................................................... 7

5 KNX Object description ........................................................................................................................................... 8

5.1 Scene building Implementation IR to KNX ......................................................................................... 8

5.2 Scene building Implementation KNX to IR ...................................................................................... 10

5.3 String Output ............................................................................................................................................... 10

5.4 Switch ON/OFF ............................................................................................................................................ 11

5.5 Dimmer module 2 -button operation ................................................................................................ 12

5.6 Dimmer module 1 -button operation ................................................................................................ 12

5.7 Blind module 2-button operation ....................................................................................................... 13

6 Teaching and sending IR signals ....................................................................................................................... 14

6.1 Teaching and storing an IR signal ....................................................................................................... 14

6.2 IR signal triggers KNX command: ........................................................................................................ 15

6.3 KNX command initiates transmission of an IR Signal:................................................................. 15

7 Installation of the device ...................................................................................................................................... 16

8 Technical Specifications ........................................................................................................................................ 17

8.1 Data sheet ..................................................................................................................................................... 17

8.2 System and error messages (front LEDs) .......................................................................................... 18

9 Maintenance and Care .......................................................................................................................................... 19

10 Important information .......................................................................................................................................... 20

10.1 Disclaimer ...................................................................................................................................................... 20

10.2 Intended use ................................................................................................................................................ 20

10.3 Warranty ........................................................................................................................................................ 20

10.4 Supported IR protocols ........................................................................................................................... 21

11 Contact ........................................................................................................................................................................ 22

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Legal Notice

It should be noted that descriptions, brand names, and product names used herein are
generally protected by trademark or patent.
All information in this document has been checked with the utmost care.
Viatron GmbH can not be made liable for damages arising out of the use of this
documentation and assumes no liability or guarantee with regard to accuracy,
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in electronic systems

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Abbreviation

Explanations

IR

Infrared

List of abbreviations

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1 General Description

The KNX IR Linker is an intelligent transmitter and receiver for infrared signals. This
allows IR signals from various manufacturers to be read, stored and sent. The fields of
application are the private residential building up to the office building.
The KNX IR linker is connected directly to the building bus system KNX so that the
control can be carried out via installed switch programs / visualization.

A KNX telegram can effect the following on the KNX IR linker

 Teaching / storing an IR signal
 Sending an IR signal

Furthermore, a KNX telegram can be sent by receiving a learned / stored IR signal.

The device is operated via KNX telegrams. Different device states are indicated by status
LEDs on the front panel.
To illustrate the structure and functionality of the KNX IR linker, a block diagram is
shown in the following chapter

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KNX IR Linker

IR-Signal

KNX-telegrams

IR-Signal

Various KNX devices

Various KNX devices

KNX- telegrams

2 Block diagram

2.1 Schema KNX IR Linker

Figure 1: Schematic KNX IR linker

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3 Connections on the unit (rear panel)

Electrical voltage!

When working on electrical systems and equipment, there is a danger to life and fire!
Work on the KNX IR linker may only be carried out by an electrician.

Figure 2: Back of the unit

3.1 KNX Port

The connection to the KNX bus system is carried out via screw terminals of type
Weidmüller BL 5.08 / 02/180 SN OR BX. The screw clamp is included in the delivery.
The power consumption of the KNX connection is indicated in the data sheet.

4 Display of the front panel

Figure 3: Front of the unit

LEDs display various statuses for the user. These can be taken from the scale in chapter

8.2.

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